The Safety Specialist is responsible for supporting the planning, coordination, and implementation of ABM’s Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) objectives to help drive safety effectiveness at client sites. This role plays a key part in maintaining ABM EHS programs and supporting the execution of ABM’s national strategic safety initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
● Partner with the client’s EHS team to help ensure a safe working environment for all ABM team members.
● Support the implementation and execution of EHS programs across client locations by coordinating ABM’s onsite activities.
● Ensure timely reporting of all EHS-related events involving ABM team members, including injuries, near misses, safety concerns, and good catches.
● Assist in promoting and communicating ABM safety policies with a strong focus on incident prevention and risk reduction.
● Support efforts to ensure subcontractors working under ABM meet required safety training and qualification standards.
● Participate in site-level risk assessments and hazard evaluations led by the client’s EHS team.
● Assist in developing Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) for ABM tasks and help implement appropriate control measures.
● Contribute to the creation and updating of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) aligned with ABM’s safety requirements.
● Participate in safety inspections, audits, training, and meetings to help evaluate and improve safety practices.
● Conduct and support incident investigations, including identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions.
● Maintain OSHA recordkeeping requirements for ABM staff, including logs, training documentation, and regulatory compliance materials.
● Support the rollout of safe work practices, training programs, and compliance initiatives.
● Promote ABM’s safety culture by reinforcing safety values and behaviors aligned with company goals.
● Stay informed of applicable local, state, and federal safety regulations and assist in maintaining compliance.
● Main point of contact for region for all EHS related topics
Qualifications:
Education:
● BS/BA in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or related field preferred. Equivalent experience may be considered.
● NFPA 70E and NFPA101 (preferred and required post hire)
Experience:
● Minimum 3 years in an EHS-related role, preferably in a support or specialist capacity.
● Hazardous Waste Accumulation and Storage (preferred)
● Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
● Ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams.
● Experience contributing to injury reduction and safety improvement efforts.
● Proficiency with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive, etc.)
● Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Pay: $100,000 - $118,000 DOE
The pay listed is the salary range for this position. Any specific offer will vary based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and alignment with market data.
You may be eligible to participate in a Company incentive or bonus program.
Benefit Information:
ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM’s benefits, visit ABM Employee Benefits | Staff & Management